Convertible scarf

ABSTRACT

A multi-piece convertible scarf. An inner head-scarf and an outer shoulder-scarf that can be styled separately or connectively to provide multiple styles in an all-in-one fashion.

REFERENCES

U.S. Pat. No. 6,226,799 to Barry Lane discloses an improved scarfcomprising a back portion having an upper end and a lower end where thechest portion is integrally connected relative to the upper end of theback portion and the neck portion is integrally connected to the chestportion thereby providing coverage of a person's neck, upper chest andback without a conventional knot.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,032,292 provides an improved bandanna or scarf formedwith holding elements thereon, including a number of flexible layerswhich provide protection from the elements. A top portion of theimproved bandanna or scarf may include elastic elements to aid insecuring the bandanna or scarf in place on the nose of a wearer, or mayhave a pair of drawstrings with locking elements to enable the bandannaor scarf to be adjustably tightened when wearing. The drawstrings mayalso include loops for supporting glasses thereon.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,942,627 describes articles of clothing, and moreparticularly scarves. The scarf provides for the use of a substantiallyelongated body having a square portion and a rectangular portionintegrally connected to each other. A loop is formed in a free end ofthe rectangular portion, through which corners of the square portion arepulled to tie a scarf of various modes and loops. The scarf remainstied, without the use of pins, broaches or other securing means.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,468,818 teaches a head scarf construction embodying thecooperation of a ply of fabric in a triangulated shape and a stiffenedtriangulated component connected in positions to bring the base marginsof the triangles into alignment, the addition of surface decorations forthe triangulated shapes to develop simulations of birds or animals, andtie elements for securing the scarf to the wearer's head.

BACKGROUND

All references cited in this specification, and their references, areincorporated by reference herein where appropriate for teachings ofadditional or alternative details, features, and/or technicalbackground.

Disclosed is a multi-piece scarf having one or more fasteners that makeit convertible to multiple styles of wearing the scarf.

Wearing a scarf can serve multiple purposes. In addition to keeping thebody warm, or hiding the signs of aging around the neck, for example, itcan extend the versatility of a woman's wardrobe fashion-wise. A scarfconveys an individual's personality and interests as well, includingpolitical and/or religious statements in some countries.

There have been scarves and scarf-related designs previously patented,and these conventional scarves usually comprise a single piece ofmaterial having a square, rectangular, or triangular configuration. InU.S. Pat. No. 7,231,670, Lilly Y. Chang describes a scarf which can beworn as a neck-ware apparel, headdress, a hat band and as a shawl ofbody rap. The scarf, labeled as 10, is shown in FIG. 1-a. As describedin the same patent, scarf 10 has a first portion 13, a second portion15, a third portion 17 and a fourth portion 19. The first portion 13,second portion 15 and third portion 17 are integrally connectedtogether. The first portion 13 comprises a large fan-shaped flap (A, B,C). The second portion 15 comprises an elongated neckband which may berectangular in shape. The third portion 17 comprises a small fan-shapedflap (D, E). The fourth portion 19 comprises a first loop portion F anda second loop portion G, in combination a tubular loop portion, made ofa material the same as or different from any of the first through thirdportions 13 to 17 of scarf 10. First loop portion F (19) is shown infront view FIG. 2-a and second loop portion G (21) is shown in rear viewFIG. 1-b.

The tubular loop may be flattened and sewn onto the scarf 10 between thesecond portion 15 and third portion 17, so that the first loop portion Fis attached to the front portion of the scarf and the second loopportion G is attached to the back portion of the scarf, thus cinchingthe small flap of the third portion 17 into a fan shape and providing atubular loop to secure the tied scarf, as shown in FIG. 2. Scarf 10 isdouble-sided and reversible and can be made into different sizes inorder to cover different parts of the body, as shown in FIGS. 3-a to3-c.

In order to achieve the look as shown in FIG. 3-a, the user takes thelarge flap of the first portion 13 at corner B, lets corner A drop down,pulls the large flap through the back of the tubular loop 19 from thebottom until comers A and C are as shown in FIG. 3-a. Both the small andlarge flaps are then fanned.

In FIG. 3-b, scarf 10 is used both as a head cover as well as a chestscarf 10′ while in FIG. 3-c, the scarf is used only as a head scarf 10.

The present disclosure improves upon the design of existing scarves byproviding an all-in-one scarf that fits different needs with manydifferent styles.

SUMMARY

Aspects disclosed herein include

-   -   a convertible scarf comprising an inner head-scarf having        fasteners; an outer shoulder-scarf having fasteners and openings        capable of engaging the fasteners of the inner scarf; wherein        the inner head-scarf has ties capable of being tied into a knot        above the head and below the chin; and wherein the outer        shoulder-scarf is capable of being attached to the inner        head-scarf. The fasteners comprise buttons and buttonholes.    -   a convertible scarf comprising an inner scarf having a main        portion, a convex portion at one end of the main portion of the        inner scarf and a left and right ties at opposite end to the        convex portion of the main portion of the inner scarf; an outer        scarf having a main portion, a concave portion at one end of the        main portion of the outer scarf and a convex portion at opposite        end to the concave portion of the main portion of the outer        scarf; the main portion of the inner scarf having fasteners that        can engage with openings provided on the outer scarf; the main        portion of the outer scarf having fasteners and openings that        can engage with fasteners provided on the inner scarf; wherein        the inner scarf covers the head and neck of a user; and wherein        the outer scarf covers the shoulder and chest of the user.    -   a convertible scarf comprising an inner head-scarf having        fasteners; an outer shoulder-scarf having fasteners and openings        capable of engaging the fasteners of the inner head-scarf; a        headband that runs across a portion of the inner head-scarf;        wherein the inner head-scarf has ties capable of being tied into        a knot above the head and below the chin; and wherein the outer        shoulder-scarf has straps capable of being attached to the inner        head-scarf and/or the outer shoulder-scarf.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1-3 c show a conventional scarf and use thereof according to priorart.

FIGS. 4-4 b show an embodiment of a multi-piece scarf having one or morefasteners that make it convertible to multiple styles of wearing thescarf.

FIGS. 5 a-5 b show an aspect of Style-1 of a multi-piece scarf presentlydisclosed.

FIGS. 6 a-6 e show an aspect of Style-2 of a multi-piece scarf presentlydisclosed.

FIGS. 7 a-7 f show an aspect of Style-3 of a multi-piece scarf presentlydisclosed.

FIGS. 8 a-8 f show an aspect of Style-4 of a multi-piece scarf presentlydisclosed.

FIGS. 9 a-9 e show an aspect of Style-5 of a multi-piece scarf presentlydisclosed.

FIGS. 10 a-10 c show an aspect of Style-6 of a multi-piece scarfpresently disclosed.

FIG. 11 a shows an embodiment of a second inner scarf having a hood-likeenclosure formed into the inner scarf of FIG. 4 a.

FIG. 11 b shows an embodiment of a second outer scarf having straps andtwo openings for securing the scarves.

FIGS. 12 a-12 ce show an aspect of Style-7 of a multi-piece scarfpresently disclosed in FIGS. 11 a and 11 b.

FIGS. 13 a-13 d show an aspect of Style-8 of a multi-piece scarfpresently disclosed in FIGS. 11 a and 11 b.

FIG. 13 e shows an aspect of Style-9 of a multi-piece scarf presentlydisclosed in FIGS. 11 a and 11 b.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In embodiments there is illustrated:

-   -   a multi-piece scarf having one or more fasteners that make it        convertible to multiple styles of wearing the scarf. The scarf        utilizes judiciously located fasteners that enable the user to        wear different styles in an all-in-one fashion.

In one embodiment, the multi-piece scarf comprises an inner scarf, or ahead-scarf 100 and an outer scarf, or a shoulder-scarf 200 as shown inFIGS. 4 a and 4 b, respectively. The inner scarf 100 is generally usedto cover the head and neck of a user, while the outer scarf 200 is usedto cover the shoulder and chest of the user, as depicted in Styles 1-6shown in FIGS. 5 a-10 c. Both the inner scarf 100 and the outer scarf200 have fasteners which enable one to be attached to the other invarious ways to affect the desired fashionable styles, as explained inmore detail later.

In another embodiment, the inner scarf 100 further comprises a mainportion 110 and elongate portions 120 and 125 as shown in FIG. 4 a. Themain portion 110 has square dimensions a from about 21 to 23 inches on aside with a convex front-side 113. Convex front-side 113 substantiallymatches the concave 213 back-side of outer scarf 200 shown in FIG. 4 bas described below. The elongate portions 120 and 125 have a length lfrom about 12 to 20 inches and a width w from about 2 inches to 5inches. Inner scarf 100 comprises a material, usually a fashion fabric,suitable for wearing around the head and shoulders. Portion 115 of innerscarf 100 shows schematically fashionable embroidery that may suit thepreferences of the user of the scarf.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer scarf 200further comprises a main portion 210 formed into a shape furthercomprising a concave portion 213, a convex portion 223 and sides b, asshown in FIG. 4 b. The concave portion 213 and the convex portion 223define the main portion 210 between two radii R₁ and R₂ and the includedangle a shown in FIG. 4 b. The included angle a is between about 40 and50 degrees. The arcs subtended by radii R₁ and R₂ form the convexportion 217 and the concave portion 213, respectively, of the mainportion 210 of the outer scarf 200, while the portions of the same radiiform the angled straight sides b of the outer scarf 200 as shown in thesame FIG. 4 b. The radii R₁ and R₂ of FIG. 4 b are superimposed on FIG.4 a to conveniently show how the convex portion 113 of inner scarf 100match, or fit, the concave portion of outer scarf 200. Radius R₁ isbetween about 61 to 63 inches and radius R₂ between about 39 to 41inches, thus yielding sides b from about 21 to 23 inches. The preferredover-all dimensions of the outer scarf 200 are, therefore, from about 21to 23 inches on all sides, including the concave portion 213, except forthe lower convex side c, which has a curvilinear length from about 39inches to 41 inches. It will be understood that other dimensions mayalso be used to suit the needs of the user.

In an aspect of an embodiment disclosed in FIG. 4 a, the inner scarf 100has fasteners 130 and 140, as shown in the same FIG. 4 a. It ispreferred that the fastener is a button, though other fastening meansmay include hooks, snaps, loops and Velcro®. Buttons 130 and 140 aresewn into the main portion 110 along the central longitudinal axis h ofinner scarf 100 at a distance m from about 5 to 7 inches, and en fromabout 8 to 10 inches from the top edge of the inner scarf 100, as shownin FIG. 4 a, respectively.

In another aspect of an embodiment disclosed in FIG. 4 b, the outerscarf 200 has fasteners 220, 230 and 240, as shown in the same FIG. 4 b.Preferably, buttons 220 and 230 are fastened into the main portion 210along the right edge of outer scarf 200 at a distance q from about 6 to8 inches, and r from about 13 to 16 inches, respectively, from the topright corner E_(r) of the outer scarf 200, as shown in FIG. 4 b. Button240 is fastened to the reverse side of the outer scarf 200 (that is,hidden from the front side) at a distance s from about 10 to 12 inchesfrom the top left corner E_(l) of the outer scarf 200, also shown inFIG. 4 b.

In still another aspect, the outer scarf 200 provides openings 215, 225,235 and 245 along the concave portion 213 proximal to the top rightcorner E_(r), as well as openings 255, 265 and 275 along the side edge bstarting from the top left corner E_(l), as shown in FIG. b. Openings215, 225, 235 and 245 are formed starting from the top right cornerE_(r) of the outer scarf 200 at a spacing of t from about 1 to about 4inches between them, while the openings 255, 265 and 275 along the sideedge b are formed starting from the top left corner E_(l) at a spacingof u from about 6 to about 8 inches between them. Openings 215, 225, 235and 245, and 255, 265 and 275 serve as buttonholes for buttons 130, 140,220, 230 and 240, depending upon the style that is formed as shown inFIGS. 5 a-10 c, as will be disclosed in more detail below. It will beunderstood that other fasteners such as snaps, loops, Velcro® and pinsmay also be used though the advantages of using buttons will be evidentto those skilled in the art as shown below.

FIGS. 5 a-5 f show the forming of Style-1 of the present disclosure.Style-1 is fashioned by first placing inner scarf 100 over the head withelongate portions 120 and 125 falling evenly over the shoulders to thechest of the user as shown in FIG. 5 a. Elongate portions 120 and 125are preferably stretch knit ties which can be stretched as needed andtied together though they can also be non-stretch, or woven fabric ties.These can also be non-sretch or woven fabric ties. Accordingly, user inFIG. 5 b ties 120 and 125 into a knot 150 at the nape of the neck,better seen in FIG. 5 c. The user then gathers the fabric of inner scarf100 and ties another knot 150′ above the previous knot 150, again at thenape of the neck as shown in FIG. 5 d Next, the user in FIG. 5 e takesthe remaining loose fabric 113 hanging below tie 120 and hides it bytucking it under 125. The finished look of Style-1 in FIG. 5 f forms thebase for the next five styles.

With the inner scarf 100 secured on the head as a base for the nextStyle-2, the user holds the main fabric portion 210 of the outer scarf200 with top openings, hereafter referred to as buttonholes 215, 225,235 and 245 to the left of the user as shown in FIG. 6 a. The user nowholds button 240, which is hidden on the reverse side of fabric 210,with the right hand, and any one of the buttonholes 215, 225, 235 and245 with the left hand as shown in FIG. 6 b. Next, the user insertsbutton 240 into one of the buttonholes, say 245, as required to securethe outer scarf 200 around the neck, as shown in FIG. 6 c. FIG. 6 d and6 e show the Style-2 look enhanced by the inner scarf 100 on the headand the outer scarf 200 around the front of the neck and chest while theloose ends of 210 drape freely at the back.

Style-3 shown in FIG. 7 f is achieved by performing the steps shown inFIGS. 7 a-7 e with the following instructions (the indicated directionsbelow, i.e., left, right, back and front, are from the user's vantagepoint in the Figures):

-   -   FIG. 7 a: With inner scarf 100 secured on the head, choose one        of the buttonholes 215, 225, 235 and 245 on outer scarf 200 and        place it around button 130. Allow the main portion 210 of outer        scarf 200 to hang on the back.    -   FIG. 7 b: Bring the remaining portion of the outer scarf 200        around the front of the neck and again to the back of the head.        Place buttonhole 255 around button 130 of inner scarf 100. Allow        the right side of outer scarf 200 to hang at the back on top of        the left side, as viewed by the user.    -   FIG. 7 c. On the outer scarf 200, place buttonhole 265—which is        on the right side of the outer scarf as viewed by the        user—around button 220—which is on the left side of the outer        scarf 200, as viewed by the user.    -   FIG. 7 d: On the outer scarf 200, place buttonhole 275—which is        on the right side of the outer scarf 200—around button 230—which        is on the left side of the outer scarf 200. The back of the        outer scarf 200 is now secured around the head and neck.    -   FIG. 7 e: Finish by styling outer scarf 200 around the neck.    -   FIG. 7 f: Now inner scarf 100 and outer scarf 200 are secured to        each other and around the head and neck, thus fashioning the        Style-3 in an aspect of the present disclosure.

Style-4 shown in FIG. 8 e and 8 f is achieved by performing the stepsshown in FIGS. 8 a-8 d as follows:

-   -   FIG. 8 a: First, form the back of outer scarf 200 by inserting        button 220 into buttonhole 265 and button 230 into buttonhole        275. With inner scarf 100 secured on the head, slip outer scarf        200 over the head so that the outer scarf drapes around the neck        and upper chest and buttonholes 215, 225, 235 and 245 run across        the top of outer scarf 200.    -   FIG. 8 b: Choose any one of the buttonholes 215, 225, 235 and        245.    -   FIG. 8 c: Insert button 140 into one of the buttonholes chosen        in the previous step.    -   FIG. 8 d Insert button 140 into buttonhole 255.    -   FIG. 8 e: Style the front of outer scarf 200 around the neck and        upper chest.    -   FIG. 8 f: Finish by styling outer scarf 200 at the back. Now        inner scarf 100 and outer scarf 200 are secured to each other        and around the head and neck. It will be noted that in Style-3,        the concave portion 223 of outer scarf 200 covers more of the        neck than with Style-4 Style-3 tends to cover more of the neck        than Style-4 because Style-3 drapes down from a higher position        on the inner scarf, but ultimately the amount of neck that is        covered depends on which buttonhole you choose along the top of        the outer scarf. The further in the buttonhole is from the top        left side (user's vantage point) of the outer scarf, the tighter        the fit and therefore the more neck that is covered.

Style-5 shown in FIG. 9 e is achieved by performing the steps shown inFIGS. 9 a-9 d as follows:

-   -   FIG. 9 a: Secure inner scarf 100 on the head by tying be-ends        120 and 125 into a knot under the chin.    -   FIG. 9 b: Button the back of outer scarf 200 by inserting button        220 into buttonhole 265, and button 230 into buttonhole 275.        Slip outer scarf 200 over the head so that it drapes around the        neck and upper chest and so that buttonholes 215, 225, 235 and        245 run across the top. Choose any one of the buttonholes for        the next step.    -   FIG. 9 c: Insert button 130 of the inner scarf 100 into the        buttonhole of the outer scarf 200 chosen in the previous step.    -   FIG. 9 d: Place buttonhole 255 of the outer scarf 200 around        button 130 of the inner scarf 100.    -   FIG. 9 e: Finish by styling the outer scarf 200 around the neck        and upper chest. Now inner scarf 100 and outer scarf 200 are        secured to each other and around the head and neck.

Style-6 shown in FIGS. 10 b-10 c is free-style using inner scarf 100 asa base. Style-6 can be a variation of Style-1 shown in FIG. 10 a, forexample, by letting loose tie 120, as shown in FIG. 10 c. Or, the innerscarf 100 of Style-1 can be worn by any other appurtenances, such as ashawl 300. Style-6 can be “make your own look,” by using the all-in-onepieces of the inner scarf 100, the outer scarf 200 and/or any of theattached ties, fasteners, including buttons and buttonholes.

Styles 1-6 use the inner scarf 100 and the outer scarf 200 shown inFIGS. 4 a and 4 b. Inner scarf 100 uses two buttons 130 and 140, whileouter scarf 200 uses three buttons 220, 230 and 240 as well as sevenbuttonholes 215, 225, 235, 245, 255, 265 and 275. In still anotherembodiment of the present disclosure, the inner scarf 100 is modifiedwith two curved seams s₁ and s₂ to provide a second inner scarf 100′ asshown in FIG. 11 a while still having two buttons 130 and 140. Thecurved seams s₁ and s₂ are sewn across the back of scarf 100equidistantly between about 2 and 4 inches from buttons 130 and 140. Theseams s₁ and s₂ are generally formed to shape like a dose-fitting hood.The hood-like enclosure formed between seams s₁ and s₂ is hidden on theinside of the second inner scarf 100′ and substantially follows theshape of a head to provide a smooth compliance around the headespecially when silk fabric is used to cover the hair with the innerscarf because silk and silk-like slippery fabrics over hair have atendency to stick out and look unkempt.

In yet another embodiment, a second outer scarf 200′ is disclosed inFIG. 11 b having dimensions x between about 57 and 63 inches and Vbetween about 19 and 25 inches. Second scarf 200′, unlike scarf 100, hasonly two buttonholes 290 and 295. From the viewer's vantage point,buttonhole 290 is between about 0.7 and 1.3 inches from the top edge ofthe second scarf 200′, while buttonhole 295 is between about 7 and 13inches from the top edge, and between about 17 and 21 inches from theright side of the second scarf. Second scarf 200′ also has two ties, orstraps 280 and 285, as shown in the same FIG. 11 b Straps 280, 285 havea length between about 7 and 13 inches.

With the second inner scarf 100′ and second outer scarf 200′, there areadditional styles that can be achieved as disclosed in FIGS. 12 a-12 eand FIGS. 13 a-13 e by following the instructions given below (theindicated directions below, i.e., left, right, back and front, are fromthe user's vantage point in the Figures):

Style 7.

-   -   FIG. 12 a: Place 100′ on top of head with 120 and 125 falling        evenly at each side of the head.    -   FIG. 12 b: Tie 120 and 125 into a knot.    -   FIG. 12 c: Secure 120 at the nape of the neck. Either leave ties        120 and 125 hanging, tie them in a bow, or tuck them behind the        bow.    -   FIG. 12 d: Choose either button 130 or 140 on inner scarf 100′        and place top buttonhole 290 on outer scarf 200′ around the        chosen button (here, button 140 in the same Figure).    -   FIG. 12 e: Bring loose ends of 200′ in front of the shoulders.        Place strap 280 on the right side of 200′ through the buttonhole        opening 295 on the left side of 200′ (from the user's vantage        point).

The user may now tidy up the second outer scarf 200′ loosely around thefront of the body and wear it in combination with the second inner scarf100′ as desired. Or, the user may continue to develop an additionalstyle, by following the instructions below:

Style 8:

-   -   FIG. 13 a: Pull strap 280 of the second outer scarf 200′ through        opening 295 of the outer scarf and bring the strap to the left        side so that the right side of outer scarf 200′ falls closely        against the neck.    -   FIG. 13 b: Bring strap 285 of the second outer scarf 200′ on the        left side of the user to the right so that the left side of        outer scarf 200′ overlaps and covers the neck and chest.    -   FIG. 13 c: Tie both ends of 280 and 285 together at the back. In        one aspect, the straps can be wrapped around on one of the        buttons 130 or 140 on the inner scarf 100′. In another aspect,        strap loops, substantially similar to belt loops (not shown) may        be added to the inner scarf 100′ so that the straps can be        inserted through them and then tied for extra security. Strap        loops are generally tubular in shape having a length between        about ⅜ to ⅝ inches and a diameter between about ¼ to ⅜ inches.    -   FIG. 13 d: Make straps into a bow, or leave them hanging for a        different look.    -   FIG. 13 e: Fashionably style the outer scarf 200′ and its straps        280 and 285 around the head, neck and chest as desired.

In another aspect of an embodiment, the embedded or sewn embroidery 115of inner scarf 100 shown in FIG. 43 comprises a detachable fashionheadband 115′ that runs across the top of the inner scarf as shown inFIG. 11 a. The detachable headband 115′ provides a changeable look ofdifferent styles over a differently patterned or solid inner scarves 100or 100′. The user follows all the styling steps as described above,except that after tying one of the inner scarves, the user ties one ofthe headbands and continues with the remaining steps of styling. Anexemplary Style 9 is shown schematically in FIG. 13 e.

Though these numerous details of the present disclosure have been setforth above, such as the multiple scarves and use of the same forfashioning different styles, to provide an understanding of thedisclosure, it will be obvious, however, to those skilled in the artthat these specific details need not be employed to practice the variousaspects of the embodiments. For example, the 5 buttons and 7 adjustablebuttonholes can be varied not only to secure the headscarf in otherways, but also to allow the scarf to convert into more than 5 differentstyles. Furthermore, other forms of fasteners may be used to secure thescarves around the head and shoulder, and adjust the fit of the scarvesaround the body to create different fashionable looks. At the same time,it will be evident that the same scarves may be employed in othersimilar ways that are too many to cite, such as including non-sliplining under the top portion of scarves that use silk as the desiredmaterial. This is not needed in the case of all cotton knit scarves,because they are already non-slip. Also, the stretch knit ties 120 and125 which allow maximum comfort and minimum constriction on the headwhile being secured either at the nape of the neck or below the chin,may be lengthened, shortened or simply hidden away to finish off thelook in many different ways. The materials, colors and patterns of theinner scarves 100 and 100′ as well as that of the outer scarves 200 and200′ may be varied in many different ways that are also too many to citehere. The inner scarves 100 and 100′ and the outer scarf scarves 200 and200′ can be worn together or separately, and they can be mixed andmatched to enhance the fashionable look of the day.

While the invention has been particularly shown and described withreference to particular embodiment(s), it will be appreciated thatvariations of the above-disclosed embodiment(s) and other features andfunctions, or alternative thereof may be desirably combined into manyother different systems or applications. Also that various presentlyunforeseen or unanticipated alternative, modifications, variations orimprovements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in theart which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

1. A convertible scarf comprising an inner head-scarf having one or morefasteners; an outer shoulder-scarf having a plurality of fasteners andopenings capable of engaging said fasteners of said inner scarf; whereinsaid inner head-scarf has ties capable of being bed into a knot abovethe head and below the chin; and wherein said outer shoulder-scarf iscapable of being attached to said inner head-scarf.
 2. The scarfaccording to claim 1, wherein said one or more fasteners comprisebuttons.
 3. The scarf according to claim 1, wherein said plurality ofopenings comprise buttonholes.
 4. A convertible scarf comprising aninner scarf having a main portion, a convex portion at one end of saidmain portion of said inner scarf and a left and a right tie at oppositeend to said convex portion of said main portion of said inner scarf; anouter scarf having a main portion, a concave portion at one end of saidmain portion of said outer scarf and a convex portion at opposite end tosaid concave portion of said main portion of said outer scarf; said mainportion of said inner scarf having fasteners that can engage withopenings provided on said outer scarf; said main portion of said outerscarf having fasteners and openings that can engage with fastenersprovided on said inner scarf; wherein said inner scarf covers the headand neck of a user; and wherein said outer scarf covers the shoulder andchest of the user.
 5. The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said mainportion of said inner scarf comprises three straight sides, and oneconvex portion.
 6. The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said left andright ties are capable of being tied to a knot above the head of theuser.
 7. The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said left and rightties are capable of being tied to a knot below the chin of the user. 8.The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said fasteners comprise buttons.9. The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said openings comprisebuttonholes.
 10. The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said concaveportion and convex portion of said main portion of said outer scarf areformed by arcs subtended by an included angle.
 11. The scarf accordingto claim 10, wherein said included angle is between about 44 and 46degrees.
 12. The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said convex portionof said inner scarf fits said concave portion of said outer scarf. 13.The scarf according to claim 4, wherein said fasteners of said innerscarf are aligned along a central longitudinal axis that divides saidinner scarf into two halves.
 14. A convertible scarf comprising an innerhead-scarf having fasteners; an outer shoulder-scarf having fastenersand openings capable of engaging said fasteners of said inner scarf; aheadband that runs across a portion of said inner head-scarf; whereinsaid inner head-scarf has ties capable of being tied into a knot abovethe head and below the chin; and wherein said outer shoulder-scarf hasstraps capable of being attached to said inner head-scarf and/or saidouter shoulder-scarf.
 15. The scarf according to claim 14, wherein saidfasteners comprise buttons and said openings comprise buttonholes. 16.The scarf according to claim 14, wherein said headband is detachable andis capable of being tied below the chin.
 17. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said inner scarf has one or more seams to position thescarf to the back of the head.
 18. The scarf according to claim 14,wherein said inner scarf has two buttons.
 19. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said outer scarf has three buttons and sevenbuttonholes.
 20. The scarf according to claim 14, wherein said outerscarf has two buttonholes.
 21. The scarf according to claim 14, whereinsaid straps are capable of being attached to strap loops on said scarf.